2016
DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15017368
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Expression of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies EA-IgG, Rta-IgG, and VCA-IgA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and their use in a combined diagnostic assay

Abstract: ABSTRACT. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is closely associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which can be monitored by the levels of Rta protein antibody IgG (Rta-IgG), early antigen antibody (EA-IgG), and viral capsid antibody (VCA-IgA). In the present study, we investigated the serum levels of Rta-IgG, EA-IgG, and VCA-IgA in nasopharyngeal cancer patients, and the diagnostic value of a combined assay that includes these antibodies in addition to the EBV-DNA. A total of 56 nasopharyngeal cancer patients … Show more

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“…There are reports demonstrating that IgA antibodies are more useful and effective both in NPC screening tests and clinical diagnosis of this malignancy [8, 49, 50]. The current study analyzed only IgG antibodies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are reports demonstrating that IgA antibodies are more useful and effective both in NPC screening tests and clinical diagnosis of this malignancy [8, 49, 50]. The current study analyzed only IgG antibodies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%